Chapleau Council Considering Options to Address Short Term Rentals

Chapleau Town Council's still considering how to address short-term rentals, such as AirBnB rentals.
Mayor Michael Levesque says the Township's zoning consultant has presented a few options, including doing nothing or launching an education and enforcement campaign targeting operators of such rentals.

Mayor Levesque on Education Option on Short Term Rentals
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Mayor Levesque says the other option presented was implementing policy and zoning changes to address short-term rentals, such as restricting where it's allowed and requiring permits - though that might not happen immediately.

Mayor Levesque on OPA Changes for Short Term Rentals
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Levesque says an update to the Official Plan isn't expected for a few years.
Council is still considering its options.